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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A video I produced, for @filmisfabulous.bsky.social, showing preparation, cleaning & digital scanning of a BBC 35mm film negative, of The Beatles performance for Top of the Pops (Rec: 19th March 1964) Digital preservation was undertaken at R3Store Studios in London youtu.be/VXWEXJgny6c?...

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Digitising The Beatles Negative

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I'm an advisor to Film Is Fabulous! Charitable Trust. Great work is being undertaken to save precious examples of our cultural past, to be enjoyed again. See the Dr. Who, Morecambe & Wise and silent films we have returned If you can please support the trust by way of a small donation

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Meet Peter Purves in Manchester Film is Fabulous! is delighted to announce that Doctor Who icon, Peter Purves, will be signing autographs at HOME Manchester, following the screening of “The Daleks’ Master Plan” episodes on Saturday, 23rd May 2026. Photo by Christopher John Ball

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Manchester Doctor Who Event Film is Fabulous! will screen three Doctor Who episodes at HOME Manchester on Saturday, 23rd May 2026. The event will offer fans the chance to see the first three episodes of “The Daleks’ Master Plan”, two of which were recently recovered.

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

This is a long thread but within it you will find a link to the audio I recorded at the Film Is Fabulous! Dr Who event on the 4th April. This audio covers the first discussion with Toby Hadoke, Sue Malden & Tim Burrows Also a note reg a Dr Who event for those in the North West

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

UPDATE: Discussions on YouTube The Film is Fabulous! team continues to make content available to be enjoyed. The YouTube Channel has been updated with recordings of all three panel discussions from the Riverside Studios event, which was held on Saturday, 4th April.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

To experience the official audio recording (with images) of discussion two, which featured Gavin Rymill and Paul Vanezis, please visit the Film is Fabulous! YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeQw...

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Daleks’ Master Plan Discussion Two

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Daleks’ Discussion Two Host Toby Hadoke interviewed a series of guests during the screening of the recovered Doctor Who episodes. The screening was held at Riverside Studios in London on Saturday, 4th April.

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Thought you might enjoy the 2nd discussion I recorded on the day for Film Is Fabulous! To experience the official audio recording (with images) of discussion two, which featured Gavin Rymill and Paul Vanezis, please visit the Film is Fabulous! YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeQw...

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Daleks’ Master Plan Discussion Two

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I recorded the discussion panels on Film Is Fabulous! Doctor Who Daleks Master Plan event. They are being uploaded to the Film Is Fabulous! YouTube channel. This is the audio of the third discussion featuring Peter Purves, Nicholas Briggs and Toby Hadoke. Others to follow soon

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

‘Master Plan’ Discussions A sell-out crowd gathered at Riverside Studios in London on Saturday, 4th April, for a special screening of the two episodes of ‘The Daleks’ Master Plan’, which had been recovered by Film is Fabulous!

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Make A Difference John Levene, best known as Sergeant Benton in Doctor Who from 1968-75, is delighted to hear about the return of two lost Doctor Who episodes. John sends his best wishes, and happy thoughts about the recoveries, to Doctor Who fans around the world.

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Iain Clark @iainjclarkart.com · 25/03/2026

This is so soothing it should be aired between BBC programmes, like the Potter's Wheel.

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

So proud to be involved with Film Is Fabulous! Film is Fabulous! is a charitable trust run by film collectors, cinema lovers & vintage TV enthusiasts. It has a primary objective, to advance, educate & encourage public interest in film as a medium & its role within British culture

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Doctor Who Treat This Easter Film is Fabulous! has worked closely with the BBC Archives and iPlayer teams to ensure the two missing episodes of ‘The Daleks’ Master Plan’, which were found in a private film collection, are available for fans in the U.K. to enjoy this Easter.

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Calling all Dr Who fans Video I made, as a member of the Film is Fabulous team, showing how missing episodes of Dr Who, we recently returned, were cleaned and scanned by r3storestudios, is now available to view on the Film Is Fabulous! Youtube channel please share/repost youtu.be/x22TWPtY_q8?...

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Preserving Doctor Who Episodes

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

To watch the full video of the professional examination, the initial prep, cleaning and digital scanning of the 16mm films by the specialists at R3Store Studios, visit: filmisfabulous.org.uk/preserving-d...

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Preserving Doctor Who Episodes | Film is Fabulous

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Preserving Doctor Who Episodes Film is Fabulous! endeavour to provide insight into the restoration of the two recovered episodes of ‘The Daleks’ Master Plan’, prior to these being released on BBC iPlayer this Easter.

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

A video I made, as a member of the @filmisfabulous.bsky.social team, showing how recently returned missing episodes of Dr Who were cleaned,scanned & restored, by the wonderful folks at r3storestudios, is now available to view on the Film Is Fabulous! Youtube channel youtu.be/x22TWPtY_q8?...

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Preserving Doctor Who Episodes

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

More videos etc to come so please follow Film Is Fabulous! to keep up to date with what the team are working on

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Doctor Who Restoration by R3Store Film is Fabulous! have collaborated with the BBC Archives, and R3Stores Studios in London, to ensure that the two recovered episodes of Doctor Who look and sound great, when released on the BBC iPlayer. r3storestudios.com

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Doctor Who on BBC iPlayer If you live in the U.K. you’ll be able to enjoy the fully restored episodes of Doctor Who, which we’re recovered by Film is Fabulous!, on BBC iPlayer at Easter.

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Well that is amazing - the Film Is Fabulous! Doctor Who screening booking site has crashed as it is the highest demand the Riverside Studios have ever had for a cinema booking. You can try calling the Riverside Studios booking office direct

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

This will be a 'Fantastic!' event for Doctor Who fans and indeed for any fans of 60's UK TV. If you are going, don't forget to say hello.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Special Doctor Who Screening A special screening of the missing episode of Doctor Who recovered by Film is Fabulous! will be held at Riverside Studios on Saturday, 4th April 2026. riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/Rn-...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Statement on Doctor Who Film is Fabulous! have issued a statement to provide further clarity, greater detail, and a simpler explanation, to ensure a better understanding on the recovery of the two missing episodes of Doctor Who. filmisfabulous.org.uk/statement-on...

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

As news unfolds, on the BBC etc, about the recovery, by the Film Is Fabulous! trust, of lost Dr Who episodes may I ask that you consider supporting the trust and the work we do, by way of a small donation via our website at filmisfabulous.org.uk many thanks! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Film is Fabulous | Film Collectors | Cinema | Vintage Television

Film is Fabulous! is a charitable trust run by film collectors, cinema lovers and vintage television enthusiasts. Our objective is to advance, educate, and encourage public interest in film within Bri...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Missing Doctor Who Recovered! The Film is Fabulous! team are pleased to announce the recovery of two missing episodes of Doctor Who, from the serial entitled, ‘The Daleks’ Master Plan’: The Nightmare Begins (Broadcast: 13th Nov 1965) Devil’s Planet (Broadcast: 27th Nov 1965)

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

As an advisor to the Film Is Fabulous! trust, I am so proud to have played a part in this!

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Can you do me a quick favour today? ✍️ The government is finally asking if they should ban cages for hens in the UK. 🐔🐔 Lobbyists are trying to block it, so we need huge numbers to show them that the public wants this ban NOW: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...

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Days left to act: Ban cruel cages for hens

Right now we have a unique opportunity to stop this industrial-scale torture: The UK government has proposed ending the use of cages for hens, and they have launched an official consultation to ask th...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Cleaning of Film Prints The film experts at R3Store Studios in London have state-of-the-art equipment. This short video shows the loading and professional cleaning of a 35mm reel of film, prior to scanning and transfer.

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

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Stop Palantir taking over our public services!

Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Examining the 35mm Veronica The Film is Fabulous! team work with the experts at R3Store Studios in London to prepare, clean, scan and digitally transfer films, including the 35mm reel of missing BBC television from 1963.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Preparing the Cleaner The film experts at R3Store Studios in London have state-of-the-art cleaning equipment. This short video shows the removal of any dust on the rollers of the mechanical cleaner, prior to scanning and transfer of the film.

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

A crypto investor just donated £9 million to the Reform Party. Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into our elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics

British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The Culture of Film Collecting The Film is Fabulous! team, together with the cinema and television historians at De Montfort University, are conducting interviews with film collectors and former industry professionals, to capture their stories and the culture of film collecting

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Film is Fabulous! on YouTube Film is Fabulous! are creating new videos for YouTube about restoration, archiving, and digital transfer. Audio recordings have also been added to the channel: m.youtube.com/@FilmisFabul...

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Film is Fabulous!

Film is Fabulous! is a charitable trust run by film collectors, cinema lovers and vintage television enthusiasts. It has a primary objective, to advance, educate, and encourage public interest in film...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

BBC Transmission Film Among the collections to be catalogued by the Film is Fabulous! team is that of John Ryan, the creator of popular BBC children’s television programmes. It contains original transmission films.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Missing Media at R3Store Studios Members of the Film is Fabulous! team visited the preservation experts at R3Store Studios in London yesterday, to prepare, clean, scan and digitally transfer several important films, and 35mm reels.

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Justin Smith @justintpsmith.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The Chuzhao Retro Mini Digital TLR Style Camera - Unboxing And Review, With Image Samples youtu.be/_7rMSxKUes8?...

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

My book of monochrome photographs, made during a decade of disability activism, featuring DPAC is now available The Reckoning - Photographs Of Disability Activism In The Age Of Austerity amzn.eu/d/9FlBIpG #Amazon via @Amazon

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Christopher John Ball @christopherball.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

50 YEARS OF CELLULOID: BRITISH FILM COLLECTORS TO CELEBRATE GOLDEN JUBILEE AT OXTED’S BARN THEATRE Saturday 30th May 2026 10:30AM 67th BFCC Event Tickets on sale NOW! See on the BIG SCREEN, 1993 Arnold Schwarzenegger film 'Last Action Hero' on 35mm! www.ticketsource.co.uk/barn-theatre...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We’d welcome feedback from our followers on the content of the videos, and whether there are particular points that you’d like to see covered in the future. filmisfabulous.org.uk/contact/

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The Archaeology of Film Cans The short video is one in a series relating to film material recovered from a former BBC employee. Many of the items were salvaged in the 1970s from outside BBC Enterprises, at Villiers House.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The Evolution of Film is Fabulous! Film is Fabulous! has changed in 2025. It’s transitioned to a trust with charitable aims, which can now accept donations from our supporters. The change provides structure and a long-term plan. filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-evolutio...

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